Please join us for upcoming AIG Property Casualty webcasts 

Webcast Dates and Times:

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  2:00 PM ET

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  2:00 PM ET

May 15, 2013: “Why Fidelity Insurance Is Necessary In The Twenty-First Century”

Please join Brian O’Neill, Executive Vice President – Fidelity Project Manager and Joseph Perry, Senior Vice President – Fidelity, on May 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM ET for a webcast on Why Fidelity Insurance Is Necessary In The Twenty-First Century.

The webcast will discuss the following:

 *Common fraud themes

 *The cost of fraud

 *Fidelity insurance solutions

Register for this live webcast ><http://www-105.aig.com/forms/2013-05-15-AIG-WC-ClaimsFidelity-REG?elq=0a6b7673e0db4c449b5a7132a1005f93>

 May 29, 2013: Tort Reform – “A Look Across the US”

Please join Jerry Strachan, Managing Attorney – Staff Counsel, on May 29, 2013 at 2:00 PM ET for a webcast on Tort Reform – A Look Across the US.

Tort compensation is projected to drain over $180 billion dollars from the US economy in 2013. Our team will take you across the country, identify significant reform trends and explain the impact on Main Street. New and experienced brokers will gain a firm understanding of tort reform changes in 2012 and the hot topics for 2013 and beyond.

Register for this live webcast ><http://www-105.aig.com/forms/2013-05-29-AIG-WC-ClaimsTortReform-REG?elq=0a6b7673e0db4c449b5a7132a1005f93>

With the approaching hurricane season, now is a good time to learn how to prepare for a disaster.   Just click on the links below to learn more about how you can protect your business.

Department of Financial Services:  May 21, 22 and 23 various times. Small Business Disaster Preparedness

Agility Recovery Solutions: May 22, 2013.  2:00 pm—3:00 pm.  Protect Your Organization This Hurricane Season

CNA Insurance:  May 23, 2013.  11:00 am.  Getting Ready for Hurricane Season

This month we are debuting a new format for our monthly calendar to include community events as well as educational opportunities.  Visit our site to keep current on ways to grow your business and to give back to your community.  See our May-June Education & Community Calendar.

Learn more about our client resources by contacting Kathleen Kornbrust our Client Resource Specialist.  Katleenk@eidsoninsurance.com or 407-849-0333.

Please join us for
The 2013 Business & Financial Crimes Seminar

Learn from industry professionals an insider’s view into
Fraud Awareness, Prevention, Investigative Techniques & Ethics
February 28, 7:30AM – 4:00 PM
Lake Mary Events Center
260 North Country Club Road

$199 full day / $125 half day

Details:  http://www.eidsoninsurance.com/eidsonblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-Business-Financial-Crimes-Seminar-Invitation-2.pdf

The final installment in our Eidson Educational Series on Optimizing Your Opportunities in 2012.

Tuesday, December 4th
7:45 am – 10:00 am   

The University Club of Orlando 
150 E. Central Boulevard 

Presenter: Mimi Hull, Ph.D. 
President, Hull & Associates

Breakfast Included 

For Details, Please See Our   Event Flyer

Please RSVP to Vicki Eckrich by November 27th
at vickie@eidsoninsurance.com

As part of our Proactive Partner Experience pledge to help business manage and grow their businesses, we have joined Marsh & McLennan Agency.  We can now offer greater resources in insurance, risk management and employee benefit resources while maintaining an emphasis on local relationships.

Learn more in our News Release or contact Laura Eidson Cosgrove, President Orlando Market.  407-849-0333 or laurae@eidsoninsurance.com.

An important component of your workers’ compensation rate is your experience modification factor (“experience mod”).  The State of Florida recently approved a change in the calculation of the formula that was proposed by NCCI, an independent organization that calculates experience mods for the insurance industry.  For details on the change, read the NCCI FAQ.

Keeping your workers compensation claims costs in check is more important than ever.  Because 80% of workplace claims are the result of human error, establishing a safety culture mindset within your organization is one of the best proactive steps you can take to reduce the number of these types of claims.  Doing so will, in turn, reduce your experience mod factor and maximize any potential dividend plan made available to you by your insurer.

There are many low or no cost ways to establish a safety culture mindset within your organization.

To learn how the experience mod change will impact your insurance premiums and how to minimize the impact by creating a safety culture,  Contact John Bruneau, Commercial Insurance Advisor.
Johnb@eidsoninsurance.com or 407-849-0333

Eidson Educational Series Seminar:       

Is Anyone Out There?  Marketing Smarter for Optimum Results

LEARN: From advertising and marketing expert, Lon Winter

PLAN:  In small break-out groups led by industry experts

GROW:  By using your new ideas at a networking reception. 

For Details, Please See Our Event Flyer

Last fall I shared with you some tips to protect your home from burglary.  Just as important, you should take measures to protect your family from identity theft.  An identity thief does not even need to enter your home.  If you have an email account, enter passwords on the computer or place your trash at the curb, someone has most likely attempted to steal your personal information. 

 Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to deter would-be thief’s:

• Protect your social security number
• Treat trash and mail carefully
• Be on guard when using the Internet
• Select intricate passwords
• Verify sources before sharing information
• Store information in secure locations
• Visit the FTC Identity Theft Site
• Consider identity theft insurance – Call an Eidson Representative Today.  407-849-0333

In 2007, insurance companies began offering premium credits for homes with features that reduce the risk of wind damage.  To qualify, homeowners needed to submit a standardized inspection form.  That form is due to expire in July, which means you may lose your mitigation credits if the 2012 form is not submitted to your insurance company.

If you have questions about wind mitigation credits on your homeowner policy renewal, contact an Eidson Personal Lines Account Agent to review your options for you.